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New KCSE grading system allows more students to secure university slots

Bright Hekima by Bright Hekima
January 9, 2024
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The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)  2023 results revealed a historic surge in the number of students qualifying for university admission.

This notable achievement can be attributed in part to the implementation of a novel grading system, a change prompted by the recommendations of the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms.

Under the revamped system, the KCSE overall grade is determined by considering Mathematics, the highest-performing language subject (English, Kiswahili, or Kenyan Sign Language), and the top five scoring subjects. This marks a departure from the previous methodology, which factored in only the best seven subjects.

Embraced by many, the new system is perceived as more just and equitable. It affords students excelling in specific subjects an opportunity to stand out, irrespective of their performance in all subjects. This proves particularly advantageous for those adept in practical fields such as Mathematics and Sciences.

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In the KCSE 2023, a total of 201,133 students have met the qualifying criteria, contrasting with the 173,345 in 2022—an impressive increase of over 16.0%.

The upswing in the number of students eligible for university admission carries positive implications for Kenya. It addresses the nation’s escalating demand for skilled labor and provides individual students with expanded opportunities to pursue their chosen careers.

Nonetheless, it is noteworthy that the new grading system has faced criticism. Some contend that it excessively emphasizes Mathematics, potentially placing students weak in this subject at a disadvantage. Others argue that the system’s complexity makes it challenging for students to comprehend how their grades are calculated.

Despite these critiques, the revised grading system represents a constructive stride forward for Kenyan education. It is a more equitable framework that extends opportunities to a greater number of students, enabling them to realize their full potential.

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